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  1. 05-03-2013 10:10 AM #1
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    Replacement Wiper Blades DIY

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    Hi everyone,

    It's time to replace wiper blades on my 2011 A4 Sedan. The dealer quoted me $110, but that seems very steep.

    Two questions for those who have done it:
    1. What place online did you buy your wiper blades from?
    2. Is it this simple to install on the B8 A4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4C8fyjWPwA

    Thanks!
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  2. 05-03-2013 10:14 AM #2
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    1.
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    2.
    You are kidding, right?
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    Exactly what I used in the post above. Simple to change.
    MODS: Pretty close to everything and the kitchen sink.
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    I paid $30 on amazon for Bosch Aerotwins (PN 3397007297). Been happy with them in both rain and snow. Didn't watch the video you posted, but install is literally less than 5 mins.
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  5. 05-03-2013 10:18 AM #5
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    Dealer quoted me $56. Your dealer hates you.
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    $110 seems pretty steep. I actually went to my dealer and bought the pieces and installed them myself. It was ~$50-60, in my research it was similar to the prices I found online.

    The install is pretty straight forward.
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  7. 05-03-2013 10:23 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by inNout View Post
    1.
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    Thanks.

    2.You are kidding, right?
    The procedure varies from manufacturer to manufacturer and I've never changed it on an Audi. I just wanted to make sure it's the same.
    Thanks!
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  8. 05-03-2013 10:25 AM #8
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    Yeah, unbelievable price. They did do my Oil Consumption test (stage 1 and 2).
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    inNout, Rollin Thunder, AWDLover, Slee_Stack, Murve,

    Thank you very much for your quick and helpful responses! I really appreciate it.
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  10. 05-03-2013 10:35 AM #10
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    [QUOTE=Murve;8704049]$110 seems pretty steep. I actually went to my dealer and bought the pieces and installed them myself. It was ~$50-60, in my research it was similar to the prices I found online.
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    Well, that would make sense then. The dealer quote of 110 probably includes labor and taxes with labor rounded to the first working UOM whether it be 1/2 hour or hour.
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    I just buy them on rock auto. Not sure why a DIY is needed for wiper blades. Its easier than making a PB&J

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    Check out this site for other simple DIYs on our B8

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    Im just glad nobody used the phrase "modding the wiper blades" yet.
    Changing the blades is a good diy to save a few bucks. Somehow dealers can get away with charging 0'3 hrs for it. Sucker born every minute I guess
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fburg A4 View Post
    Im just glad nobody used the phrase "modding the wiper blades" yet.
    Changing the blades is a good diy to save a few bucks. Somehow dealers can get away with charging 0'3 hrs for it. Sucker born every minute I guess
    I'll start up a thread once I get my LED strips installed on the wiper blades
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  16. 05-03-2013 11:34 AM #15
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    Quote Originally Posted by AWDLover View Post
    I'll start up a thread once I get my LED strips installed on the wiper blades
    Haha do that and get the guy from ocarbon to make some cf wiper arms. You could sling water off the windshield at unprecedented speeds
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    Nice, 5 min of work, charge you 1 hour of labor.
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    not even 5 minutes, literally can do this in like 20 seconds without even trying to work fast
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    Quote Originally Posted by audig View Post
    The dealer quoted me $110
    I don't know whether to laugh or cry.
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